The solution was launched to particularly allow users to get their food and groceries delivered anytime, even at night time as there were no night-time delivery services at the time.

Noofy is a mobile application developed by an Algerian start-up. It enables users to have food and groceries delivered to their doorsteps. On its website, the startup behind the app explains: “When Noofy founder and CEO Nacer Eddine Gacem returned to Algiers in 2022, he discovered a city full of excellent restaurants open at night, but was astonished that there was no option for food and grocery delivery as well as tobacco delivery at night. He made it his personal mission to bring the best local night store work right to people's doorsteps.”

In line with its commitment, the startup has developed a mobile application, accessible for Android and iOS devices. Through that app, a user can create an account, with just a phone number, and check the restaurants and stores listed. 

Among other things, users can buy local or western foods, and stock up on groceries and other goods from convenience stores, specialty stores, or supermarkets.

To further simplify the process, Noofy requires users to enter their geographic location before anything. Based on that location, the app will suggest nearby restaurants or stores to reduce delivery time. 

Apart from food and grocery, Noofy also delivers tobacco and medicines on demand. Its delivery drivers ride bicycles to reduce the startup’s environmental impacts. 

The idea is successful since, according to Play Store data, in about one year of existence, the Noofy Android app has been downloaded more than a thousand times. Nevertheless, the startup, which currently operates in Algiers, seeks to expand to other large cities including Oran, Constantine, Setif, and Tlemcen.

Adoni Conrad Quenum